Facilities Maintenance Team Leader

Facilities Maintenance Team Leader

The Facilities Maintenance Team Leader will be responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of facility maintenance, repair, and improvement projects. This individual will lead a team of maintenance technicians and ensure that our facilities meet safety, regulatory, and operational standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and monitoring performance to ensure high-quality work. Ensuring multiple projects are executed and managed timely.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and optimize facility operations.
• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance requests, responding promptly to emergencies and addressing urgent issues to minimize disruption to operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities, identifying maintenance needs, safety hazards, and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee routine maintenance tasks, including HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, building structures, and grounds maintenance.
• Initiate the bid process/quotes for necessary outside vendor work performed. Draft and submit CAR's.
• Assist in justification and ROI analysis including documentation.
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs, renovations, and equipment installations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventory, and work orders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor budget allocations and expenses related to facility maintenance, seeking cost-effective solutions and identifying areas for improvement.
• Implement safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for employees and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, safety, and procurement, to support company goals and initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certification or training preferred.
• Five plus years of experience in facilities maintenance, with 5 plus years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, equipment, and maintenance best practices.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of maintenance technicians.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing maintenance issues.
• Solid organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards related to facility maintenance.
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and other relevant tools.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands or arms to reach or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, twist or turn, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Health And Safety Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety rules and procedures. Bring unsafe acts and conditions to the attention of the manager. Correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Actively participates in housekeeping activities and in the safety and health program.

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